Crossword Answer For
Metaphor for constant, unpredictable change, or the pattern made by this puzzle's circles
Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword October 7, 2024 Answers
The crossword puzzle clue "Metaphor for constant, unpredictable change, or the pattern made by this puzzle's circles" has 182 known solutions in our database. Featured most recently in the LA Times Daily Crossword puzzle on October 7, 2024, the highest-ranked answer is SHIFTINGSANDS (13 letters) with 99% confidence. We compile solutions from major crossword publications to ensure accuracy.
Answer For Metaphor for constant, unpredictable change, or the pattern made by this puzzle's circles:
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99%
SHIFTINGSANDS
Metaphor for constant, unpredictable change, or the pattern made by this puzzle's circles
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 7, 2024
99%
SHIFTINGSANDS
Metaphor for constant, unpredictable change, or the pattern made by this puzzle's circles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 7, 2024
6%
CALENDARTETRIS
Constant reshuffling of one's schedule, or what's depicted in this puzzle's circles
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 31, 2025
6%
CALENDARTETRIS
Constant reshuffling of one's schedule, or what's depicted in this puzzle's circles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 31, 2025
4%
COMETOGETHER
Classic Beatles song, or an apt description of the progression of this puzzle's circles
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
4%
COMETOGETHER
Classic Beatles song, or an apt description of the progression of this puzzle's circles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
4%
CUTTING
With 42-Across, risky business practice, or what can be found in this puzzle's circles?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 25, 2026
4%
CUTTING
With 42-Across, risky business practice, or what can be found in this puzzle's circles?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
2%
TIRAMISU
Dessert often made with espresso
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
2%
TIRAMISU
Dessert often made with espresso
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
2%
CHILEANSEABASS
Musical instrument made off the coast of South America?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
2%
CHILEANSEABASS
Musical instrument made off the coast of South America?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
2%
LATTICE
Pie crust pattern
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
2%
LATTICE
Pie crust pattern
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
2%
LIES
"You made all of that up!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
2%
LIES
"You made all of that up!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
2%
IGLOO
Shelter made of compressed snow
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
2%
IGLOO
Shelter made of compressed snow
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
2%
MASTERKEYS
"Learn to recognize the pattern of sharps and flats"?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
2%
MASTERKEYS
"Learn to recognize the pattern of sharps and flats"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
2%
EYECREAM
Application that combats dark circles
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
2%
EYECREAM
Application that combats dark circles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
2%
PANAMAHAT
*Broad-brimmed topper made of straw
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
2%
PANAMAHAT
*Broad-brimmed topper made of straw
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
2%
ONEMORETRY
Promise made by a serial dater who aspires to commit?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 7, 2026
2%
ONEMORETRY
Promise made by a serial dater who aspires to commit?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2026
2%
COINSLOT
Place that welcomes change?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
2%
COINSLOT
Place that welcomes change?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
2%
ACCENT
Regional speech pattern
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
2%
ACCENT
Regional speech pattern
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
2%
UTURN
Drastic policy change
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
2%
UTURN
Drastic policy change
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
2%
CHIRP
Signal to change a battery
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
2%
CHIRP
Signal to change a battery
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
2%
ECOLOGIST
Many a climate change expert
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 16, 2026
2%
ECOLOGIST
Many a climate change expert
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
2%
EIGHT
Figure __: skater's pattern
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 13, 2026
2%
EIGHT
Figure __: skater's pattern
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
2%
FRAPPE
Coffee drink made with a frother
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
2%
FRAPPE
Coffee drink made with a frother
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
2%
PLAID
Flannel pattern
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2026
2%
PLAID
Flannel pattern
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
2%
COALSTOVE
Potbelly that needs constant feeding?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
2%
COALSTOVE
Potbelly that needs constant feeding?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
2%
POSERS
Tough puzzles
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 27, 2026
2%
POSERS
Tough puzzles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
2%
MULES
Cocktails made with lime, vodka, and ginger beer
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2026
2%
MULES
Cocktails made with lime, vodka, and ginger beer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
2%
CAMO
Combo pattern for mil. garb
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 15, 2026
2%
CAMO
Combo pattern for mil. garb
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 15, 2026
2%
INKBLOT
Test pattern?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 12, 2026
2%
INKBLOT
Test pattern?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2026
2%
MUTATION
Genetic change
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 31, 2026
2%
MUTATION
Genetic change
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2026
2%
DELI
Place where heros are made
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 8, 2026
2%
DELI
Place where heros are made
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 8, 2026
2%
OLDESTCHILI
First dish made at a cook-off?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 8, 2026
2%
OLDESTCHILI
First dish made at a cook-off?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 8, 2026
2%
SOUNDSLIKEAPLAN
"Let's do this thing!," or what can be said about each set of circles in this puzzle
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 7, 2026
2%
SOUNDSLIKEAPLAN
"Let's do this thing!," or what can be said about each set of circles in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 7, 2026
2%
KEEP
"__ the change"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
2%
KEEP
"__ the change"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
2%
PESTO
Sauce made with pine nuts
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
2%
PESTO
Sauce made with pine nuts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
2%
QUESADILLA
Snack that may be made with Oaxaca cheese
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
2%
QUESADILLA
Snack that may be made with Oaxaca cheese
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
2%
TENNESSEEVAULTS
Safes made in the Volunteer State?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
2%
TENNESSEEVAULTS
Safes made in the Volunteer State?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
2%
EELLEATHER
Durable material made from hagfish skin
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
2%
EELLEATHER
Durable material made from hagfish skin
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
2%
GRID
Graph paper pattern
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
2%
GRID
Graph paper pattern
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
2%
LOOSE
Start to change?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
2%
LOOSE
Start to change?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
2%
ADAPT
Adjust to change
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
2%
ADAPT
Adjust to change
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
2%
VENN
Type of diagram with overlapping circles
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
2%
VENN
Type of diagram with overlapping circles
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
2%
TARTAN
Tam pattern
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
2%
TARTAN
Tam pattern
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
2%
EKED
___ out (barely made)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 3, 2026
2%
EKED
___ out (barely made)
Universal Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
2%
PANCAKE
Korean BBQ side often made with vegetables or seafood
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
2%
PANCAKE
Korean BBQ side often made with vegetables or seafood
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
2%
TIPIN
Basket made on a rebound
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
2%
TIPIN
Basket made on a rebound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
2%
WHEELNUTS
Fasteners in a tyre change
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
2%
WHEELNUTS
Fasteners in a tyre change
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
2%
THREE
Number of points for a basket made from beyond the arc
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
2%
THREE
Number of points for a basket made from beyond the arc
Universal Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
2%
WOODENSWORDS
Practice weapons that may be made of hickory
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
2%
WOODENSWORDS
Practice weapons that may be made of hickory
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
2%
WERE
"Mistakes ___ made"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
2%
WERE
"Mistakes ___ made"
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
2%
AMARETTI
Italian macaroons made with almonds
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
2%
AMARETTI
Italian macaroons made with almonds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
2%
RBG
SCOTUS justice who said, "Real change, enduring change, happens one step at a time"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
2%
RBG
SCOTUS justice who said, "Real change, enduring change, happens one step at a time"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
2%
INSTORE
Like sales not made online
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
2%
INSTORE
Like sales not made online
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
2%
TAP
Do a shuffle ball change at a dance studio, e.g.
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
2%
TAP
Do a shuffle ball change at a dance studio, e.g.
Universal Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
2%
TEETH
Enforceability metaphor
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
2%
TEETH
Enforceability metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
2%
THETA
__ rhythm: brain wave pattern
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
2%
THETA
__ rhythm: brain wave pattern
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
2%
TARTS
Desserts that the Queen of Hearts made
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 11, 2026
2%
TARTS
Desserts that the Queen of Hearts made
Universal Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
2%
WAMPUM
Shell beads made by some Native tribes
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
2%
WAMPUM
Shell beads made by some Native tribes
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
2%
ROYALMINT
It made the medals for 2012's London Olympics
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
2%
ROYALMINT
It made the medals for 2012's London Olympics
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
2%
LIAR
"You made that up!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
2%
LIAR
"You made that up!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
2%
SONIC
__ boom: noise made by a fast jet
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
2%
SONIC
__ boom: noise made by a fast jet
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
2%
SNAP
Sound made with the fingers
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
2%
SNAP
Sound made with the fingers
Universal Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
2%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
2%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
2%
JACK
Tool used to change a flat
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
2%
JACK
Tool used to change a flat
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
2%
CLOP
Sound effect made with coconut shells
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
2%
CLOP
Sound effect made with coconut shells
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
2%
STATISTICS
79.48% of these are made up on the spot
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
2%
STATISTICS
79.48% of these are made up on the spot
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
2%
NYE
Bill addressing climate change?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
2%
NYE
Bill addressing climate change?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
2%
FAUST
Guy who made one helluva deal?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
2%
FAUST
Guy who made one helluva deal?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
2%
GINANDTONIC
Cocktail that may be made with Bombay Sapphire
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
2%
GINANDTONIC
Cocktail that may be made with Bombay Sapphire
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
2%
AGAR
Food thickener made from seaweed
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
2%
AGAR
Food thickener made from seaweed
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
2%
SOFA
Good spot to check for loose change
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
2%
SOFA
Good spot to check for loose change
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
2%
LONGISLAND
With 38-Across, geographically named drink made with a splash of cola
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 29, 2026
2%
LONGISLAND
With 38-Across, geographically named drink made with a splash of cola
Universal Crossword · Jan 29, 2026
2%
ALABAMASLAMMER
Geographically named drink made with Southern Comfort
(14)
Universal Crossword
Jan 29, 2026
2%
ALABAMASLAMMER
Geographically named drink made with Southern Comfort
Universal Crossword · Jan 29, 2026
2%
SINGAPORESLING
Geographically named drink made with cherry liqueur
(14)
Universal Crossword
Jan 29, 2026
2%
SINGAPORESLING
Geographically named drink made with cherry liqueur
Universal Crossword · Jan 29, 2026
2%
MOSCOWMULE
Geographically named drink made with ginger beer
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 29, 2026
2%
MOSCOWMULE
Geographically named drink made with ginger beer
Universal Crossword · Jan 29, 2026
2%
COMPRISE
Be made up of
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 29, 2026
2%
COMPRISE
Be made up of
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 29, 2026
2%
SHOULD
"__ you change your mind ... "
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
2%
SHOULD
"__ you change your mind ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
2%
STIFFUPPERLIP
*Composure metaphor in a P.G. Wodehouse title
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
2%
STIFFUPPERLIP
*Composure metaphor in a P.G. Wodehouse title
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
2%
ORDERLY
Following a pattern, perhaps
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 24, 2026
2%
ORDERLY
Following a pattern, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 24, 2026
2%
ROSETEA
Brew made from petals
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
2%
ROSETEA
Brew made from petals
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
2%
TIEDYE
Rainbow pattern
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 22, 2026
2%
TIEDYE
Rainbow pattern
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 22, 2026
2%
EACH
"They're made for ___ other"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 20, 2026
2%
EACH
"They're made for ___ other"
Universal Crossword · Jan 20, 2026
2%
CENT
Small amount of change
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 17, 2026
2%
CENT
Small amount of change
Universal Crossword · Jan 17, 2026
2%
TATS
Pics made with needles
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
2%
TATS
Pics made with needles
Universal Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
2%
TREAD
Tire pattern
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
2%
TREAD
Tire pattern
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
2%
BED
It's made in the morning
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 5, 2026
2%
BED
It's made in the morning
Universal Crossword · Jan 5, 2026
2%
WHIPLASH
Dramatic change
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 4, 2026
2%
WHIPLASH
Dramatic change
Universal Crossword · Jan 4, 2026
2%
MENUDO
Mexican soup made with tripe
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 4, 2026
2%
MENUDO
Mexican soup made with tripe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 4, 2026
2%
CREMA
Elote condiment sometimes made with mayo
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 3, 2026
2%
CREMA
Elote condiment sometimes made with mayo
Universal Crossword · Jan 3, 2026
2%
ETAT
Coup d'__: sudden regime change
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 30, 2025
2%
ETAT
Coup d'__: sudden regime change
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 30, 2025
2%
ACROSTICS
Word puzzles with hidden messages
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 30, 2025
2%
ACROSTICS
Word puzzles with hidden messages
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 30, 2025
2%
DISTRESSEDJEANS
Denim pants made to look worn
(15)
Universal Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
2%
DISTRESSEDJEANS
Denim pants made to look worn
Universal Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
2%
CHIAEGG
Vegan baking ingredient made with ground seeds
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 20, 2025
2%
CHIAEGG
Vegan baking ingredient made with ground seeds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 20, 2025
2%
ITSBEST
"We made the right choice"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
2%
ITSBEST
"We made the right choice"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
2%
AMBA
Condiment made with pickled mango
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 13, 2025
2%
AMBA
Condiment made with pickled mango
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 13, 2025
2%
HOMECOOKING
Food made in one's own kitchen ... or what the ingredients in the starred clues' answers could be used for, fittingly?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Dec 11, 2025
2%
HOMECOOKING
Food made in one's own kitchen ... or what the ingredients in the starred clues' answers could be used for, fittingly?
Universal Crossword · Dec 11, 2025
2%
ECOL
Climate change sci.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 10, 2025
2%
ECOL
Climate change sci.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 10, 2025
2%
ORANGEWINE
Libation made with skin-contact grapes
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 6, 2025
2%
ORANGEWINE
Libation made with skin-contact grapes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 6, 2025
2%
OUTOFPOCKET
Like some expenses, and how the answers to the starred clues are made?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 5, 2025
2%
OUTOFPOCKET
Like some expenses, and how the answers to the starred clues are made?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 5, 2025
2%
RATROD
Custom car made from cast-off parts
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 4, 2025
2%
RATROD
Custom car made from cast-off parts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 4, 2025
2%
SAW
Tool that can be made to sound like a theremin
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 4, 2025
2%
SAW
Tool that can be made to sound like a theremin
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 4, 2025
2%
STIR
Move a spoon in circles
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 27, 2025
2%
STIR
Move a spoon in circles
Universal Crossword · Nov 27, 2025
2%
LUNCHMEAT
What heros are made of, in part
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 23, 2025
2%
LUNCHMEAT
What heros are made of, in part
Universal Crossword · Nov 23, 2025
2%
AAH
Sound made in a hot tub
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 19, 2025
2%
AAH
Sound made in a hot tub
Universal Crossword · Nov 19, 2025
2%
CMERE
Request made while beckoning
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 18, 2025
2%
CMERE
Request made while beckoning
Universal Crossword · Nov 18, 2025
2%
CLUED
Like some word puzzles
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 18, 2025
2%
CLUED
Like some word puzzles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 18, 2025
2%
ITSASTART
"Glad some progress has been made"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 15, 2025
2%
ITSASTART
"Glad some progress has been made"
Universal Crossword · Nov 15, 2025
2%
RHINO
Animal whose horn is made of keratin
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 9, 2025
2%
RHINO
Animal whose horn is made of keratin
Universal Crossword · Nov 9, 2025
2%
SWAMI
Hindu title that becomes a sentence when its last letter is made first
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 6, 2025
2%
SWAMI
Hindu title that becomes a sentence when its last letter is made first
Universal Crossword · Nov 6, 2025
2%
ITSME
Announcement made with a knock
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 4, 2025
2%
ITSME
Announcement made with a knock
Universal Crossword · Nov 4, 2025
2%
LEOPARDPRINT
*Spotted pattern on faux fur, say
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 4, 2025
2%
LEOPARDPRINT
*Spotted pattern on faux fur, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 4, 2025
2%
DAPPLE
Make a pattern using light and shade
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 4, 2025
2%
DAPPLE
Make a pattern using light and shade
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 4, 2025
2%
ZEBRAS
Animals that each have a unique stripe pattern
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 3, 2025
2%
ZEBRAS
Animals that each have a unique stripe pattern
Universal Crossword · Nov 3, 2025
2%
IDINA
Menzel who made her Broadway debut in "Rent"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 23, 2025
2%
IDINA
Menzel who made her Broadway debut in "Rent"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 23, 2025
2%
BOOP
Silly sound made when touching a dog's nose
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 20, 2025
2%
BOOP
Silly sound made when touching a dog's nose
Universal Crossword · Oct 20, 2025
2%
TINQUARTER
*Slug made from an old can?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 19, 2025
2%
TINQUARTER
*Slug made from an old can?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 19, 2025
2%
EYEGEL
Product that may reduce dark circles
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 19, 2025
2%
EYEGEL
Product that may reduce dark circles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 19, 2025
2%
BROKE
In need of change?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 17, 2025
2%
BROKE
In need of change?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 17, 2025
2%
NEEDY
Demanding constant attention, perhaps
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 14, 2025
2%
NEEDY
Demanding constant attention, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 14, 2025
2%
BAT
Club made by Louisville Slugger
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 14, 2025
2%
BAT
Club made by Louisville Slugger
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 14, 2025
2%
BUTTDIAL
Call made behind one's back?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 12, 2025
2%
BUTTDIAL
Call made behind one's back?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 12, 2025
2%
GYRATED
Went in circles
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 12, 2025
2%
GYRATED
Went in circles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 12, 2025
2%
INVISIBLEHAND
Economic metaphor introduced by Adam Smith ... or what can be seen four times in this puzzle?
(13)
Universal Crossword
Oct 10, 2025
2%
INVISIBLEHAND
Economic metaphor introduced by Adam Smith ... or what can be seen four times in this puzzle?
Universal Crossword · Oct 10, 2025
2%
RUTH
*Unproductive behavioral pattern
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 10, 2025
2%
RUTH
*Unproductive behavioral pattern
Universal Crossword · Oct 10, 2025
2%
OBOE
Instrument commonly made from African blackwood
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 9, 2025
2%
OBOE
Instrument commonly made from African blackwood
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 9, 2025
2%
LONDONFOG
Drink made with Earl Grey tea and steamed milk
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 7, 2025
2%
LONDONFOG
Drink made with Earl Grey tea and steamed milk
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 7, 2025
2%
TED
"Ideas change everything" organization
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 2, 2025
2%
TED
"Ideas change everything" organization
Universal Crossword · Oct 2, 2025
2%
RAFTS
Boats often made of logs
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 23, 2025
2%
RAFTS
Boats often made of logs
Universal Crossword · Sep 23, 2025
2%
MER
Crème de la __: luxury skin care product made with kelp
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2025
2%
MER
Crème de la __: luxury skin care product made with kelp
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2025
2%
EDAM
Cheese that's made up!
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 20, 2025
2%
EDAM
Cheese that's made up!
Universal Crossword · Sep 20, 2025
2%
CTS
Short change?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 14, 2025
2%
CTS
Short change?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2025
2%
PAELLA
Spanish dish made with saffron
(6)
Universal Crossword
Sep 12, 2025
2%
PAELLA
Spanish dish made with saffron
Universal Crossword · Sep 12, 2025
2%
MOTIF
Repeated pattern
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2025
2%
MOTIF
Repeated pattern
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2025
2%
GLUTENFREE
Like bread made with rice flour (... first 2 letters + the last 2 letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Sep 9, 2025
2%
GLUTENFREE
Like bread made with rice flour (... first 2 letters + the last 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Sep 9, 2025
2%
LEMONSNAP
Buttery cookie made with citrus zest
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 9, 2025
2%
LEMONSNAP
Buttery cookie made with citrus zest
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2025
2%
GASGIANTS
Large planets made mostly of hydrogen and helium
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2025
2%
GASGIANTS
Large planets made mostly of hydrogen and helium
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2025
2%
PENNY
Coin you can't make change for
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 6, 2025
2%
PENNY
Coin you can't make change for
Universal Crossword · Sep 6, 2025
1%
SAMOA
Island country that changed the shape of the International Date Line by skipping December 30, 2011
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
1%
SAMOA
Island country that changed the shape of the International Date Line by skipping December 30, 2011
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
1%
DIY
Handmade letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2026
1%
DIY
Handmade letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
1%
REVISE
Make changes to
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2026
1%
REVISE
Make changes to
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
1%
PINTOS
Patchy-patterned horses
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
1%
PINTOS
Patchy-patterned horses
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
1%
SEXT
Exchange heated words?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
1%
SEXT
Exchange heated words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
DOORS
Opportunities, metaphorically
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
1%
DOORS
Opportunities, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
1%
IDOS
Vows exchanged with rings
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2026
1%
IDOS
Vows exchanged with rings
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
1%
STIFF
Shortchange
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
1%
STIFF
Shortchange
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
1%
SELLS
Exchanges for money
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 23, 2026
1%
SELLS
Exchanges for money
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 23, 2026
1%
ANDYETHEREWEARE
"... somehow nothing has changed"
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 27, 2026
1%
ANDYETHEREWEARE
"... somehow nothing has changed"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
1%
ARGUE
Exchange words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
1%
ARGUE
Exchange words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
1%
CAMOS
Stealthy patterns, for short
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
1%
CAMOS
Stealthy patterns, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
ETSY
Site with handmade goods
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2026
1%
ETSY
Site with handmade goods
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
1%
POWERCLASHING
Fashion trend that embraces a bold mix of patterns and colors, or what can be found in 17-, 26-, 52-, and 62-Across?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 19, 2026
1%
POWERCLASHING
Fashion trend that embraces a bold mix of patterns and colors, or what can be found in 17-, 26-, 52-, and 62-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
1%
ASEA
Lost, metaphorically
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 19, 2026
1%
ASEA
Lost, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
1%
EDIT
Exchange words?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
1%
EDIT
Exchange words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
1%
OBSESS
Think constantly (about)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
1%
OBSESS
Think constantly (about)
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
1%
NCAA
Org. whose NIL rules changed in 2021
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
1%
NCAA
Org. whose NIL rules changed in 2021
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
1%
EATAT
Bug constantly
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
1%
EATAT
Bug constantly
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
1%
ALTAR
Where to exchange vows
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
1%
ALTAR
Where to exchange vows
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
1%
INDUSTRYPLANT
Musician who isn't self-made ... or what the starred clues' answers form?
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
INDUSTRYPLANT
Musician who isn't self-made ... or what the starred clues' answers form?
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
TECHDISRUPTIONS
Silicon Valley game changers, or an alternate title for this puzzle
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
1%
TECHDISRUPTIONS
Silicon Valley game changers, or an alternate title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
1%
MSNBC
News network that changed its name in 2025
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
1%
MSNBC
News network that changed its name in 2025
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
1%
SWAP
Exchange
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
1%
SWAP
Exchange
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
1%
MARRIAGERITE
Exchange of wedding vows, e.g.
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 9, 2026
1%
MARRIAGERITE
Exchange of wedding vows, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 9, 2026
1%
SCRATCHTHATPITCH
"Better not throw a changeup"?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
1%
SCRATCHTHATPITCH
"Better not throw a changeup"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
1%
RETOOL
Make changes to
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 29, 2026
1%
RETOOL
Make changes to
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 29, 2026
1%
SELL
Exchange for cash
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
1%
SELL
Exchange for cash
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
1%
ABIT
"You haven't changed __!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 20, 2026
1%
ABIT
"You haven't changed __!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 20, 2026
1%
ETSYSTORES
Online shops for handmade goods
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
1%
ETSYSTORES
Online shops for handmade goods
Universal Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
1%
MOTIFS
Characteristic patterns
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 3, 2026
1%
MOTIFS
Characteristic patterns
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 3, 2026
1%
TORNADOALLEY
Region of the central U.S. that frequently experiences severe weather patterns
(12)
Universal Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
1%
TORNADOALLEY
Region of the central U.S. that frequently experiences severe weather patterns
Universal Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
1%
BIRDHOUSE
Handmade backyard nest box, and an apt description of 18-, 23-, 37-, and 50-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
1%
BIRDHOUSE
Handmade backyard nest box, and an apt description of 18-, 23-, 37-, and 50-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
1%
TITFORTAT
Reciprocal exchange
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 6, 2025
1%
TITFORTAT
Reciprocal exchange
Universal Crossword · Dec 6, 2025
1%
EUR
Currency exchanged for GBP, perhaps
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 6, 2025
1%
EUR
Currency exchanged for GBP, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 6, 2025
1%
PLAIDS
Tartan patterns
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 2, 2025
1%
PLAIDS
Tartan patterns
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 2, 2025
1%
ORANGEZEST
Ingredient in some homemade 13-Across recipes
(10)
Universal Crossword
Nov 30, 2025
1%
ORANGEZEST
Ingredient in some homemade 13-Across recipes
Universal Crossword · Nov 30, 2025
1%
ELOPE
Participate in a secret exchange
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 29, 2025
1%
ELOPE
Participate in a secret exchange
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 29, 2025
1%
OPENINGBELL
Start of the stock exchange trading day, or a feature of 18-, 23-, 51-, and 56-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 25, 2025
1%
OPENINGBELL
Start of the stock exchange trading day, or a feature of 18-, 23-, 51-, and 56-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 25, 2025
1%
PAPERCHAIN
Linked-together homemade decoration
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 18, 2025
1%
PAPERCHAIN
Linked-together homemade decoration
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 18, 2025
1%
TIRE
It's changed during a pit stop
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 9, 2025
1%
TIRE
It's changed during a pit stop
Universal Crossword · Nov 9, 2025
1%
SEAT
Stock exchange membership
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 30, 2025
1%
SEAT
Stock exchange membership
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 30, 2025
1%
THIRDRAIL
Topic to avoid, metaphorically
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 28, 2025
1%
THIRDRAIL
Topic to avoid, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 28, 2025
1%
SWAPPED
Exchanged
(7)
Universal Crossword
Oct 17, 2025
1%
SWAPPED
Exchanged
Universal Crossword · Oct 17, 2025
1%
COEDIT
Make changes with a collaborator
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 8, 2025
1%
COEDIT
Make changes with a collaborator
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 8, 2025
1%
LIONSDEN
Hostile place, metaphorically
(8)
Universal Crossword
Oct 5, 2025
1%
LIONSDEN
Hostile place, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Oct 5, 2025
1%
MICA
Mineral in some homemade soap
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2025
1%
MICA
Mineral in some homemade soap
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2025
1%
TRADES
Exchanges
(6)
Universal Crossword
Sep 8, 2025
1%
TRADES
Exchanges
Universal Crossword · Sep 8, 2025
Clues for LA Times Daily Crossword on October 7, 2024
Feature of most debit cards
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Missing sections
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Flower in a chain
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Sitarist Shankar
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Norwegian capital
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Heroic knight of medieval Spain
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Newspaper opinion piece
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Appearances
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Chicago's Italian beef, for one
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Distress call
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How many possible solutions does "Metaphor for constant, unpredictable change, or the pattern made by this puzzle's circles" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 182 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is SHIFTINGSANDS (13 letters).
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